About Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli has admitted engineers since 1967 and runs a B.Tech, M.Tech in three specialisations, MS and PhD.
The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli took its first batch of undergraduate engineering students in 1967, when the course was a B.E. in Metallurgy. It now teaches a B.Tech and M.Tech programmes in Welding Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Industrial Metallurgy. Research students can register for MS or PhD degrees, and the department is a recognised QIP centre for M.Tech and PhD. Its faculty run projects funded by agencies such as DRDO, DST, AICTE and Tata Steel. The undergraduate programme carries NBA accreditation for six years.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Main |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
The B.Tech is filled through JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB counselling. M.Tech admission follows the institute postgraduate notice, normally on the basis of GATE. MS and PhD applicants respond to the research admission notice of NIT Tiruchirappalli and are selected after a test or interview.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
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Frequently asked questions
Which M.Tech specialisations are offered?
Welding Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Industrial Metallurgy.
Is the B.Tech accredited?
The department page says the UG programme is accredited by the NBA for six years.
When did the department start?
It admitted its first undergraduate batch in 1967.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - NITT · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- META Programmes - NITT · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact - NIT Tiruchirappalli · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- NITT at a Glance · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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